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September 4, 2007

Strikes cancel school in Tiverton, East Greenwich

Teachers in Tiverton and East Greenwich have voted to strike today, and officials are telling students to stay home from school.

Union officials in both towns authorized strikes last night after contract negotiations broke down in disputes over salaries and health care.

But in Burrillville, where teachers did not report to work on the first day of school last Wednesday, they have agreed to return to their classrooms today. However, school will start with a one-hour delay.

Mediated talks were held throughout the weekend for the Exeter-West Greenwich school system, which did go back to school on schedule last week. They have agreed to meet again this Wednesday.

A Journal wrapup of talks is available by checking on projo.com's Education page.

-- With reports from Journal staff writer David Scharfenberg

Posted by Andrea Panciera  at 7:01 AM | Permalink

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